Jennifer Hime
Universal City,TX
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with 20+ years of progressive experience in hospice, acute-care hospital systems, behavioral health, and managed care environments. Ivy League–educated clinician (University of Pennsylvania) recognized for advanced clinical judgment, trauma-informed practice, and patient-centered leadership. Skilled in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis stabilization, and complex discharge planning. LCSW Exam Passed — License Pending Issuance (Texas).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Alamo Hospice
12.2023 - Current
- Provide clinical counseling and psychosocial support for patients and families navigating terminal illness.
- Lead advance-care planning discussions and facilitate goals-of-care alignment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
- Support anticipatory grief and coordinate bereavement resources.
Inpatient Social Worker / Case Manager
Penn Medicine at Doylestown Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and crisis interventions.
- Develop safe discharge strategies addressing medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Inpatient Social Worker / Case Manager
Grand View Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided short-term therapeutic interventions for adult and adolescent populations.
- Applied evidence-based modalities to stabilize patients and coordinate community reintegration.
Care Manager / Case Manager
Aetna / CVS Health
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Managed complex behavioral-health and medical cases across diverse populations.
- Utilized CBT and Motivational Interviewing to improve engagement and treatment adherence.
- Recipient of the Aetna Empathy Excellence Award (2018) for compassionate care leadership.
Adjunct Professor of Social Work
Bucks County Community College
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Taught social work ethics, communication, and clinical practice foundations.
- Mentored students in professional standards and cultural humility.
Hospital Discharge Planner / Case Manager
Doylestown Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Directed psychosocial assessments and coordinated high-risk discharges.
- Facilitated hospice referrals, rehabilitation placements, and community service integration.
Outpatient Mental Health Counselor
Penn Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided psychotherapy and case management for clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Developed trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment plans.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Arcadia University
Skills
- Advanced Psychosocial Assessment
- Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
- Hospice & End-of-Life Counseling
- Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
- Complex Discharge Planning & Care Transitions
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Practice
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Family Systems & Caregiver Support
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Texas
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Pennsylvania
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Exam Passed; License Pending, Texas
Professional Affiliation
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Clinical Expertise
- Advanced Psychosocial Assessment
- Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
- Hospice & End-of-Life Counseling
- Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
- Complex Discharge Planning & Care Transitions
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Practice
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Family Systems & Caregiver Support
Timeline
Inpatient Social Worker / Case Manager
Penn Medicine at Doylestown Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
Hospice Social Worker
Alamo Hospice
12.2023 - Current
Inpatient Social Worker / Case Manager
Grand View Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Care Manager / Case Manager
Aetna / CVS Health
01.2013 - 01.2023
Adjunct Professor of Social Work
Bucks County Community College
01.2013 - 01.2018
Outpatient Mental Health Counselor
Penn Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Hospital Discharge Planner / Case Manager
Doylestown Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2018
Master of Social Work -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Arcadia University